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​Federal Student Aid Programs

  • Federal Pell Grants
  • Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG)
  • Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
  • Federal Work Study
  • Subsidized Federal Direct Student Loans (direct loans)
  • Federal PLUS Loans
  • Federal Perkins Loans

 

Financial Aid Game

 
Government Resources 


General Financial Aid / Scholarship Information:
 

How America Pays for College (Information on college funding trends.)

Information courtesy of Sallie Mae:

  • The Student Loan Report The Student Loan Report aims to cover all student loan news, around the nation and internationally, so borrowers can stay informed about the debt that has a substantial impact on their lives.
  • Education Tax Credits An education credit helps with the cost of higher education by reducing the amount of tax owed on your tax return. If the credit reduces your tax to less than zero, you may get a refund. There are two education credits available: the American opportunity tax credit and the lifetime learning credit. Don’t overlook these important credits!


Information courtesy of the IRS:
How to Apply for Financial Aid:

  • If you're planning to attend college next fall, this fall is the time to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Information from the FAFSA is used to determine your eligibility for the federal student aid programs mentioned above—grants, loans, and work-study.
  • Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov (Note: the FAFSA.com site is a scam. If a site states that there is a fee to get your financial aid info, it is a scam.)
  • Make sure to check financial aid priority dates and deadlines. The FAFSA will list deadlines for federal and state aid. Also be sure to check the requirements at the colleges to which you're interested in applying, as some require additional financial aid forms.